ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
VS
68.2Performance30.7
78.4Display26.5
42.9Battery33.3
20Portability76.6
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+52) and performance (+38). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 33
- 533% higher charging: 380 W vs 60 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 20
- 61% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+48% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+200% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+80% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+533% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.3 kg+61% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 18.5 mm+42% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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